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Yahoo LifeBabies have sleep routines. Here's why adults should too.
Quality sleep isn’t just for infants. Here's how to adopt good sleep habits for a better night's rest.
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Can drinking in moderation be healthy? Probably not, new study says.
New research finds that many of the studies touting the benefits of moderate drinking suffer from design flaws.
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Pesticides are potentially as bad as smoking for raising the risks of certain cancers. Here's how to reduce your exposure.
Simple steps like washing your produce can help to minimize your risks from potentially carcinogenic pesticides, experts say.
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It's cheap. It's easy. You did it as a kid. Should jumping rope be your next workout?
Fitness pros weigh in on the benefits of jumping rope.
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How much protein does your body need? It’s a bit complicated. Our guide can help.
Your protein needs change as you age. Here's how to make sure you're getting the right amount.
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Lance Bass didn’t know that type 1.5 diabetes existed, until he was diagnosed with it. Here are 6 things he’s learned since.
The 45-year-old pop star and father says that he was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years prior.
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Having more arm and belly fat is linked to an increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, a new study finds. Is there anything you can do about it?
High levels of fat in certain areas may indicate inflammation and cardiovascular disease risks.
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Monday was the hottest day ever on Earth. Here are the heat illness symptoms you should watch for.
What's the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke — and how can you prevent them? Experts share how to stay safe during extreme heat.
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Summer colds and flu are more common than you think. Here's how to tell if you have one — and how to treat it.
Colds, influenza and COVID-19 don’t just disappear when the weather warms up. Here's what to know about summertime sickness.
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'Super-gonorrhea’'is rare. But the STI is smart — and doctors are concerned.
Where did antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea come from and what can you do to protect yourself? Here’s what experts say.
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Deli meat has been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. What to know about foodborne illnesses and their symptoms.
So far, 28 hospitalizations and two deaths have been reported, though investigators are still determining which specific deli meat products may be contaminated.
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Food poisoning is awful. Here are 9 tips to help avoid it.
Worried about a foodborne illness like listeria? Here's what you can do to reduce your risk.
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Convinced your cortisol levels are high? Hormone imbalances are complicated — and viral cocktails aren't a quick fix
TikTokers are blaming the stress hormone for making their faces more rounded.
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Fruit intake may help with depression, study finds. But eating it isn't a mental health magic bullet.
Researchers found that eating fruit in midlife reduced signs of depression in old age, whereas eating vegetables did not.
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'Don't I know you from somewhere?' Experts explain the 'cousin face' phenomenon — and why we find strangers' faces so familiar.
Ever get mistaken for somebody else? Here's why we sometimes recognize people we've never met.
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Most people taking GLP-1s like Ozempic are white women — plus 4 other takeaways from a new study
A new report has some interesting findings on who, exactly, is taking popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and how it's impacting access.
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Play Dungeons & Dragons, use a standing desk and sleep on your side. 9 tips to help you have a healthy week.
If last week's news cycle has you feeling out of sorts, consider these wellness tips as we head into a new one.
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died after pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Here's what to know about the disease.
What to know about pancreatic cancer symptoms and survival rates.
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Biden tests positive for COVID, mpox is mutating and 988 crisis lifeline turns 2: What to know about this week's health stories
Here are the health stories you may have missed this week.
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Pools can make you sick. Here's why — and how to stay safe.
A cool swim on a hot summer's day is well worth the risks, especially if you take a few precautions, experts say.